A New Powerful Exploration Explaining Prayer Across Mind and Millennia
Why Pray, the book explores the human need for connection through the cultural lens of history, science and spirituality to understand prayer.
Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States, 12th May 2026 – Author and researcher Michael D. Ratner, PhD (Dr Mike) announces the release of his insightful new nonfiction book Why Pray, now available for readers interested in spirituality, psychology, and personal growth.
Written in a thoughtful and accessible style, the book explores the meaning and purpose of prayer across cultures, religions, and modern scientific understanding. Rather than focusing on one belief system, Why Pray presents prayer as a universal human experience rooted in the deep need for connection, reflection, and inner peace.
Ratner in an interview on the Morning podcas...
